What does rebuilding a country from tyranny really look like? In this episode of Atlas Network, podcast host Michael Carnuccio sits down with three powerful voices in the worldwide freedom movement: Dr. Mazen Derawan (Founder, Free Syria Center), Dr. Nouh El Harmouzi (Director, Arab Center for Research), and Dr. Tom G. Palmer (Atlas Network EVP).
Together, they unpack the real story behind Syria’s historic revolution — from the collapse of one of the world’s most brutal regimes to the fragile but inspiring emergence of a free-market, pluralistic vision for the future. Dr. Derawan, now advising Syria’s transitional government, shares firsthand what’s changing on the ground, how the Free Syria Center is shaping policy reform, and why this moment matters for the region — and the world.
Whether you care about liberty, human dignity, free markets, or global peace, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
Featuring:
Dr. Mazen Derawan, Founder, Free Syria Center
Dr. Nouh El Harmouzi, Arab Center for Research
Dr. Tom G. Palmer, Atlas Network EVP
Hosted by: Michael Carnuccio
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Atlas Network
01:07 The Syrian Situation: A Geopolitical Perspective
04:14 Personal Stories and Initiatives
04:55 Historical Context and Revolution
07:04 Challenges and International Dynamics
14:08 The Free Syria Center: Vision and Mission
17:57 Economic Reforms and Future Prospects
42:20 Human Rights and Institutional Changes
53:49 Conclusion and Call to Action
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